Good morning to all. Although I may not reside in Ontario and be an Ontario Rodder anymore, many of, if not all my car roots originated there. I hope none of you mind but for years now I've been been a 'peeping tom' on your site and enjoyed reading and catching up on the "eastern" division of rod...
Hi all! I had a member suggest that there be other kinds of music besides 50's-60's era music played at car shows, and I was curious about what everyone thought. What era do you prefer, or do you like a mix of different eras to be played at a car show? Please post your answers here. it will be interesting to s...
after asking for comments and recommendations on who people had dealt with in Canada.the particular company I asked about was NOS reproductions.every comment was positive I ordered today dealt with Terry should have tomorrow and once it warms up I will be installing.thank you Will,Sacuto,Gazoo...
Hey St. Marys other guys. How about this? get over to damen's at like 9:30, have a coffee. therse's also a cute diner near my palce. Figrued we could all meet me the new guy I could put a few faces to names... bmw2003/karel Mar 22 work? -- Edited by bmw2002e3 on Saturday 22nd of March 2014 09:30:57 PM
Saturday March 29th 2:00 pm @ the St Thomas Memorial arena, 80 Wilson Ave St Thomas. Their Face Book page has been updated also. Hope to see you there.
Was watching the news today, when a thing about our Canadian soldiers came on. The way that these guys/girls get treated by our government, after representing our country is embarrassing to say the least. So I fired off an email to the Governor General telling him so. I ask everyone on this board to do t...
I took my sons car out two days ago and drove it 80' then put it back....more or less to say "up yours winter"....probably pointless but I feel better now! Update, picture taken same spot 24 hours later......#@$#@ winter.
Hello my name is Jim and I am just returning back to the "Car Scene". I started my love for cars at an early age, played with my dad's 67 Ford Galaxie, My first car was a 71 RS split bumper Camaro, followed by a 78 Z28 4 spd 327ci, then I really stepped up and got myself a 68 Camaro Track car, finally g...
Hi all , Just found and joined your site. Grew up in the 50,s in London went to Beal Tech, Drove a 32 Model b ,Slightly modified (Took off the hood and fenders) New a lot of the old speed guys you have been referencing on your site. Presently own and show a 1956 Meteor Niagara ( with Continental Kit).
Is anybody out there from kingston ganaoque area wifey won a free 1000 island cruise its only a 2 hour cruise but its nice country out there, whats goin on june july. Can't haul the trillum with the coupe but the dakota will be the go to..any sugestions..JimcC
I have a mini I pad and it has auto correct. Anyone know if it can be turned off. It comes up with some really strange stuff and if your not careful you can send some pretty embarrassing comments.i checked in settings but couldn't find anything unless I missed it.
I am going to install seat belts for grand kids lap type anyone deal with local companies?I see NOS in Komoka carries what I am thinking I will use .anyone use them experience good bad?shipping quality etc.
I have been trying to link this here but no success it,s way cool , jalopy drags on U,tube , maybe if i get the hitch on the coupe, good idea's from henry,, and a little motorvation from hemi43 ...jim
http://www.armdropdragracing.com/ Loads of fun...run what you brung Grudge match a friend or foe Website gives directions coming from the east. You can also come south on Hwy 62 from Belleville or exit 522 (Wooler Rd) coming from the west Since Applefest doesn't want you, come and be a real partic...
These posts were pulled from another thread MANCAVER info@mancavestuff.caStatus: OnlinePosts: 411Date: 2h ago Assuming you are going to put this car on the road, do you have to have it inspected by some agency or engineer? __________________ Fordy Acres Car Farm DORCHESTER, ONTStatus...
Ok folks, how cool is THIS!!! This was made for me by Dan (Hemi43) as a gift towards my hot rod, and to add some Scottish heritage to the project. Is it not just the coolest thing you've ever seen???? So, now I need to decide where to mount it. Suggestions on a postcard. I did think about embedding it into t...
I'm going to watch this tonight on the Discovery Channel ( 35 on Cogeco ) and see if it is any good .........might be a decent time waster while we WAIT FOR THE $%^#$ SNOW TO MELT .
I have a few 18 volt dewalt tools, a drill, recipro saw, circular saw and a flash light. I just bought a dewalt cordless grinder off ebay as well. I find these tools really work amazing and they are all I pretty much use. I almost never use corded tools unless I have to. having a pile of batteries helps as...
Here is the finished bike. Build by Dave Green at DG Custom Cycles in Alymer for owner Paul J. We are taking it down to unveil at Daytona Bike Week. I will update the thread with better photos and build description when we get back if anyone is interesed in seeing more. Anyone going down for Bike Week?...
I need to change my mufflers.I want to go to glasspacs for a nice growl/raping sound.The question is what kind,where is the best place for that kind of sound,close to the front.middle or end of the system,long mufflers or short ones what works best.I know glasspacs have short lives but I like the soun...
My friend Andrews truck has been in Canada for a year... Its been in my garage since last fall.... The truck ran for a 1/4 mile and quit last spring He flushed gas tank, and replaced cap and rotor and wires. Rebuilt the Carter YF and replaced intake and exhaust gaskets.. IT WILL NOT RUN Its got fu...
I'm going to BC and Calgary at the end of April. Going through the states both ways. I will have a spot about 3ft square that's not loaded up in my van. If anybody needs something dropped off or picked up and brought home I could do it as long as you have papers for the border. Cost would be a large with one crea...
A friend of mine is re-doing the John Petrie car. He's looking for a pair of vintage Goodyear slicks 9 X 30 X 15 with small white letters on the side wall. They have to be SMALL WHITE LETTERED. Don't have to be perfect these are just for show only. Let me know what you have OK
For you guys in S. Ont this isn't i'm sure much to you, but this morning stepped outside and the crows are back! For those of us in the northern sections this is a great thing to hear this time of year. A good size flock, saw numerous crows also out on the road and flying around. They'll be scratchin for meal...
Hi, I am an event coordinator at KawarthaFEST and we are organizing an Antique and Classic Car show which will run on Sunday June 22nd, during the weekend of the Peterborough Arts and Waterfront Festival (June 20-22, 2014). I will be posting more information in the Events section when we have the reg...
hello all Im selling some of my rc stuff to fund my project. first up is my Traxxas villian this one is a first generation(1995 or so) their still more or less the same the hatch is abit different so parts are not a problem to get. it has Two traxxas velineon vxl-3s systems which are water proof on their own....
Visited the cat in the hat today [Glen] got the royal tour,It did cost me a large, double milk but was well worth the drive to brantford,checked out his new build,great ideas, awesome workmanship. He suggested I put a couple of pix of my ride on here so here go's Thanks Glen..........jim
Pictures of my daily driver and BB Deuces truck at Stan Gilbert's Annual Ford Show in 2013. The Mustang is an ex. J&P drag car and has been my daily driver for over 10 years. Tows a trailer all over Canada & USA and has run a best of mid 11's on motor. Original paint still with a glass hatch and modifi...
Just to introduce myself. Live in Mississauga, retired about 21 years ago but still buy and sell vintage speed equipment. Raised in a car family of 6 boys and 3 girls. Father leased and operated 5 or 6 garages from White Rose, Cities Service, BP , Fina (2) to Gulf. Father was an avid restorer and hotrodde...
OK, I have some questions about metal.... Body work: What am I looking for? Do I use the same gauge for exterior panels as I do for interior/floors etc? Body framework: I know that 1x1 tubing is normal, but I just know my wife is going to want something more "roll-over-able". I know I don't ha...
Just caught a bit of an announcement on the radio about a big gas SPIKE comming up in june. Gas in the GTA it stated will be running around $1.40 per liter for regular. Wonder if diesel will spike also , high enough now!! Anyone heard anymore of this new "RIP" comming?
does anyone know were i can pick up a t-bucket body in ontario i know theres tonnes of places i can order from out of the states but i would prefer to get on here in ontario
I've put together a 1955 Nomad gasser (street car) no big power (350hp.) 4 speed. 1. Should I put the tach on the dash or the column? 2. The car is faded orange and I will be putting vintage lettering on it. Looking for a kool name. Any suggestions? -- Edited by tc on Monday 17th of March 2014 04:21:20 PM
Last summer a fellow in Michigan, who read the "T-Bird Deuce" story, called me saying he had removed the rear fenders during the rebuild for the second Michigan owner during the late 80's. He placed them up in the rafters of his shop where they had remained for over 25 years. I was able to p...
I think Tapcon has been conning us all these years. I ran out of them today and asked a nearby HVAC guy if he had any. He said "we just use #12 screws". I said "that works?". He said "absolutely". So he gave me a bunch to try and using the same Tapcon bit, they worked fantast...
